Graduation and Commencement
Graduation comes after the completion of all coursework and other degree requirements and can occur at the end of any quarter. To qualify for graduation, the student must apply for graduation, complete all coursework and examinations, including the comprehensive examinations, and remove any "holds" on his or her records (book fines, unpaid late registration fees, etc.).
Commencement is the annual formal ceremony during which degrees and diplomas are presented in June. If the student graduates at the end of any other quarter he or she may attend commencement the June following his or her graduation. Degrees are mailed to students, usually within eight weeks of completion.
A student can participate in commencement with 6 or fewer outstanding credits. Students do not have to have completed comprehensive examinations. The comprehensive exam policy is a College of Education policy and supercedes the University policy in the Graduate Bulletin, page 15.
Dual degree students will be awarded both degrees at the same time. Students may not walk at graduation until all requirements for both degrees are completed (see “Graduation with Deficiencies”, Graduate Bulletin, for exceptions).
Summer, Fall, and Winter graduates will have their degrees posted (meaning that the "Master's Degree Requirements Completed" is stamped on the student's transcript) at the end of the quarter of graduation. Students may request a letter stating that the student has completed the degree requirements. This letter is available from the Registrar's Office by calling 206-296-5850 and asking for the graduation evaluator.
Procedure and deadlines for graduation:
- Students apply for graduation online through the Student menu of suonline. They can follow the progress of their application at the same site.
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Deadlines for completion of the above steps are:
- Winter Quarter Graduation - November 1
- Spring Quarter Graduation - November 1
- Summer Quarter Graduation - February 1
- Fall Quarter Graduation - February 1
Refer to the Seattle University Graduate School Bulletin for additional information on graduation and other academic policies.
Employment
The College of Education maintains a limited placement service, primarily for school and post-secondary counselors. Further information on the placement service may be gained by calling Educator Career Services at 206-296-5780. The Career Development Center has occasional listings for mental health counseling-related positions. They can be reached at 206-296-6080.
Students are also encouraged to join professional organizations such as the American Counseling Association and the Washington State Counselor Association. Student memberships are available prior to graduation. Applications are available in the department office, or from any faculty member.
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